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The Workshop Finder is an online directory of workshops and tour opportunities around the world including art workshops, retreats & tours, photography workshops & tours, writing workshops, retreats & writers conferences, music workshops, camps, festivals, lessons & tutorials, etc.
The Workshop Finder is updated each week with newly posted event listings.
The Workshop Finder is updated each week with newly posted event listings.
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Featured Events
Art
Live Zoom Watercolor Workshops & En Plein Air with Theresa Goesling
Step-by-Step paint along online. Free to ask questions and receive critiques during the workshops. With your registration you are provided: supply list (FREE) Daniel Smith Dot card, lesson PDF with drawing, reference photos and a session video to download & replay. Can't attend live? You can still register, receive the materials and recording to paint on your own. Ongoing Online/Zoom En plein air locations: Spain, Pasadena, SW France, Palm Desert |
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Live Zoom Watercolor Workshops and Classes with Judy Mudd
Paint-along, ask questions and review during workshops. Reference materials, including drawing guides, reference photos, and palette colors are provided prior to class. Ongoing |
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Art Workshops with Mary Lin Watanabe
Release the stress of daily life and discover your creative self by exploring different art mediums. Whether this is a one-time experience or a lifelong hobby, Mary’s workshop will give you the opportunity to expand your right brain. Each course is perfect for “me time” to begin your creative journey. Just as with in-person classes, each online workshop is interactive via Zoom. Every painting workshop consists of 5 weekly 2 hours sessions (PST time zone). May 2022 through February 2023 (6 workshops) Zoom sessions |
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Live, Online Watercolor Workshops
with Cindy Welch Interactive, live classes with demos recorded to view again and again. Reference photo, drawing, and supply list provided before class. 6 week sessions on a variety of subjects including landscapes, floral, still life, and animals. Learn about color mixing, values, composition, and more. Fun, stress free instruction concluding with a personal critique. Ongoing |
Photography
Mongolia - The Great Eagle Hunters and more!
hosted by McKay Photography Academy Mongolia is amazing! Add the fact that we have built a relationship with these amazing Eagle Hunters, and we work with them with our photography tours in a way that is exclusive for our group! Check out web site for videos of our last tours to this incredible land with incredible people! July 17-26, 2023 Mongolia |
Photography
Ballet Dance Photography Workshop
hosted by Doc List Photography Two dancers, not a group shoot, each photographer gets time with each dancer and both dancers. January 28, 2023 Doc List Photography 8711 Burnet Road Suite B-38 Austin, TX 78757 |
Writing
The YMCA's Downtown Writers Center
The YMCA's Downtown Writers Center in Syracuse, NY, offers a wide variety of online literary arts programming, including workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, and more, along with a stellar series of online readings by visiting poets and writers. Join us from the comfort of your home! Ongoing throughout year Syracuse, NY and Online |
Writing
Todos Santos Writers Winter Workshop 2023
The Todos Santos Writers Workshop, a center for creative writing since 2014, is based in the historic pueblo magico of Todos Santos, one hour north of Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific Coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. TSWW offers workshops in the art of Fiction, Poetry, Writing Strategies, and Memoir for writers at all levels led by professional authors and editors. January 28 - February 4, 2023 Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico |
Music
Maplewood Chamber Music Workshop
Meet once a month to work on a musical masterpiece with other amateur musicians. Join a community of people who have been touched by the greatness of chamber music. Participants can come with a preformed group or will be grouped to play with musician's of a similar level. Groups of all levels are represented. They work towards a performance at the 4th meeting and are coached by professional musicians to achieve success. Come give it a try! Fall '22 session: Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 10 Spring '23 dates TBA Ethical Culture Society of Essex County in Maplewood NJ |
Music
Tuscany Adult Amateur Cello Workshop
For more than 25 years cellist Peter Lewy has run workshops dedicated to helping amateur adult cello players improve their skills. This year he will again be offering his highly acclaimed workshop in beautiful Tuscany Italy. Absolute beginners with no previous instruction to professionals and everything in between, all are welcome. We all learn from each other! July 17-31, 2023 Cortona, Italy |
Art
Plein Air Painting & Sketching in ATHENS & CRETE, GREECE
Join Alan Flattmann for twelve days of plein air painting, sketching, and touring in Athens and the beautiful island of Crete. Along the way, enjoy delicious Greek cuisine, delightful wines, and the camaraderie of fellow artists. The itinerary in Athens includes a private tour of Acropolis and the museum of Acropolis, a day trip on a highspeed boat to the island of Hydra, and a day of sketching in the historic Plaka. In Crete, the itinerary will include painting the old harbors, a day trip to the mountain village of Anogia, a day trip by boat to the remote village of Agia Roumeli, and painting in the Monastery of Agia Triada. May 1-12, 2023 Athens & Crete, Greece |
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Painting Workshop with Keith Wicks Troo France
Small Limited enrollment 7 nights Troo France stay in the Beautiful Le Chateau De La Voute . farm to table traditional dinners. 5 days of plein air painting in the lovely countryside with views of the River Loir from the Charming Chateau. a Troglodyte village hidden away. excursions best local markets, wineries & Landmarks. Early bird 200 euro discount before Jan 27th. 20% discount non-painting participants. May 27 - June 3, 2023 Le Chateau De La Voute, Troo France |
Writing
The Next Bestseller(TM) Workshop Weekend
Hosted by: Your Book Is Your Hook! The Next Bestseller™ Workshop is for book writers, screenwriters, scriptwriters and playwrights who want to get exclusive access to and trainings by seasoned industry professionals. Limited to 8 writers only – this is a very hands-on weekend with lots of individual attention paid to each writer’s project. February 17-19, 2023 Online |
Art
Live, Online, Oil Painting Instruction
with Jason Lee Tako • Create beautiful oil paintings step by step, all from the comfort of your own home. • Personalized guidance and intense instruction. • Get high-resolution reference photos and a photo of Jason's final painting for your personal study! • Get all your art-related questions answered at the live monthly Q/A Session. • Monthly Critiques: Feedback to help improve your other paintings. • 24/7 access to recordings of all previous sessions and demos to view at your leisure. Ongoing Zoom |
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Plein Air Workshop - Beartooth Mountains
with Ned Mueller Join us for our fourth Annual Beartooth Mountains Plein Air Workshop June 19th-23rd. Learn from AIS-OPA Master Ned Mueller in the most beautiful and inspirational scenery in the country. Snow capped mountains, beautiful meadows, sparkling streams with reasonably priced cabins. Contact Scottsdale Artists' School for more details or to book your place. A few Spaces Left. June 19-23, 2023 Cooke City, Montana-Beartooth Mountains area |
Photography
Morocco Photo Tour 2023
hosted by Photo Tours and Expeditions Morocco Photo Tour. A truly fantastic opportunity to photograph and document intricate Medinas, labyrinthine souks, hidden treasures, and the diverse culture of the Royal Kingdom of Morocco and its people. April 22 - May 5, 2023 Morocco |
Photography
Yosemite Photo Workshops
with Phil Hawkins Learn landscape photography from a 37 year veteran of the park, leading workshops in Yosemite for 14 years. Workshops in Fall, Winter and Spring. Throughout the year Yosemite National Park |
Art
Paint in Amalfi Italy
with Sam D'Ambruoso We are in our 18th year in hosting a plein air painting workshop in Amalfi. The trip includes 7 nights, 8 days in a four-star hotel on the Amalfi waterfront, all rooms with sea-view, all rooms with private bath, hotel has an elevator, all land and ferry boat travel in Italy, to and from transfers from Naples Airport, most meals, paint in Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, and Capri. Beginners to advanced painters welcome as well as all media. June 22-29, 2023 Amalfi, Italy |
Photography
Photography Workshop Venice 2023
with Master Photographer Yervant 2 days live shoot around Venice with professional models in designer editorial gowns. 2 days in class practical and theory tutorial. Intro to 4K video/cinematography Small group hands-on masterclass with one of the most accomplished photographers of the world Yervant. Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th October 2023 4 days Classroom at Palazzo Ca Zennibio Location sessions in and around San Marco and picturesque areas of Venice |
Photography
Antarctica Photo Tour 2023
hosted by Photo Tours and Expeditions Antarctica is one of the most remote yet fascinating places to visit in the world. Join us on an adventure like never before in this incredible photo tour to Antarctica aboard the Greg Mortimer. December 4-15, 2023 Antarctica |
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Landscape Painting with Terry Miura
hosted by Blair Center for the Arts Seven Strategies to Level Up Your Landscape Painting. You love to paint landscapes but you find it very difficult and more often than not you are not happy with the result, but you can’t figure out why. May be you feel stuck on your artistic journey. May be you feel like you’re doing everything you’re supposed to, but the painting always look…ordinary? What makes a really great landscape painting, and how do we get there? In this four-day workshop, we will explore strategies to up your game and create more effective, impactful and compelling landscape paintings. The concepts presented are practical, logical, and tried and true. Let’s get you to the next level, whether you’re painting en plein air, or in the studio. The workshop will include demos in both oils and gouache, discussions, and plenty of painting time and instruction at each student’s easel. April 20-23, 2023 Blair Center for the Arts - West Ashley 10 Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 |
Photography
Kenyan Photo Safari with Kelly Fajack
Please join us on this ten day journey with eight full days in the parks, “on safari.” After a night in Nairobi, we'll travel to Samburu National Reserve and then fly to the world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. You will see and photograph Cape buffalo, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk Oryx, Thomson’s gazelle, topi, baboon, zebra and elephants in abundance. Every part of your trip has been planned in detail so you can relax and enjoy your African experience. Only $5999 per person double occupancy. Airfare, insurance, alcohol not included. May 18-30, 2023 Kenya, Samburu and Maasai Mara National Parks |
Art
Watercolor Workshop in Paros Island, Greece
Join George Politis AWS in the dream island of PAROS, Greece for a journey of exploration and creativity. Working in small and large format, we'll be painting in watercolor and other watermedia practicing various techniques and most important... learning to see and find a subject (often far from the obvious). This workshop aims to boost the creativity by new inspirational ideas, winning techniques for an once-in-a-lifetime experience. We will paint in Studio (hotel) and also in various places in this majestic island! Also... great food (local gastronomy) and wine to make this artistic journey even more enjoyable... July 5-12, 2023 Paros Island, Greece |
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Watercolor Workshop in Santorini, Greece
Join George Politis AWS in the dream island of SANTORINI, Greece for a journey of exploration and creativity. Working in small and large format, we'll be painting in watercolour and other watermedia practicing several techniques and most important... learning to see and find a subject (often far from the obvious). This workshop aims to boost the creativity by new inspirational ideas, winning techniques for an once-in-a-lifetime experience. We will paint in Studio (hotel) and also in various places in this majestic island! August 19-26, 2023 Santorini, Greece |
Art
David Dunlop's January 2023 Live Online Workshops
Join David for his new Live Online Tuesdays in January Landscape Painting Workshops. He will demonstrate winter and seasonal themes in his unique style blending art history, issues of perception and painting techniques. You also can submit a painting for David’s critique. David will also host a Immense Panoramic Landscapes Workshop on January 21, 2023 at 1:00pm EST, which will include a 2-hr. painting demonstration and no critiques. You will also receive a recording of each Workshop. Live Online Tuesdays in January Landscape Painting Workshops (January 10, 17 and 24, 2023 at 11:00 am EST) Immense Panoramic Landscapes - January 21, 2023 at 1:00pm EST |
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Portugal 2023 with Artist Sharon Rusch Shaver
This exciting destination for creative people is located in a historic fishing village on the Atlantic Coastline of Portugal. Your accommodations include an ensuite bedroom with a balcony overlooking the sea in a 4-star hotel with an infinity pool and spa facilities. Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport in Lisbon, Portugal, and taken to your hotel for the next 6 nights. All transfers to painting sites, and activities included, as well as a delicious daily breakfast and Chef prepared gourmet evening meal daily from fresh local ingredients. Join us on this exciting adventure to Portugal! May 29 - June 4, 2023 Portugal |
Photography
Cuba Photo Tour
hosted by Photo Tours and Expeditions Cuba is fascinating, a country of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. This photographic journey will get you to find the gems beyond the obvious and learn and document life and culture in a nation where little has changed over the past fifty years. This Cuba Photo Tour will take you beyond strolling the Malecon; in this photo trip, we’ll explore Havana, Cienfuegos, and the cobblestone streets of Trinidad. February 21 - March 1, 2023 Havana, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Cuba |
Writing
Fantasy and Science Fiction Novel Master Class
Novel Architects Kij Johnson and Barbara J. Webb have twenty years of experience teaching writers how to plan and build SF/F novels, helping everyone from experienced professional novelists like R. F. Kuang and Tina Connolly to talented new writers. Not a workshop, but eighteen hours of talks and discussion directed toward helping you design and detail your best novel. By the end of the class, you’ll have been presented with the tools necessary to create a SF/F novel. Nine sessions: 1/5, 1/9, 1/12, 1/16, 1/19, 1/23, 1/26, 1/30, 2/2 Online |
Art
Art Journaling Workshop Oaxaca to Puebla: watercolor, mixed media, collage, ephemera hunt
with Pedro Cruz Pacheco & Corrie McCluskey Are you hooked on art journals and want to play with paint and collage while traveling? Love to incorporate found objects into your art? Want to go on a vintage ephemera hunt? First, a week-long deep dive into the art and culture of Oaxaca - field trips include Sunday market, ancient ruins, and studio visits to artisan pueblos for handmade rugs, alebrijes (carved wooden figures), red clay pottery. In Puebla, a search for vintage ephemera, then collaging our found treasures. September 22 – October 2, 2023 Oaxaca & Puebla, Mexico |
Art
Día de Muertos Workshop: watercolor, group altar, sand tapestry
with Pedro Cruz Pacheco Experience the color and pageantry of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Oaxaca. We’ll spend our days painting imagery and symbolic representations of our loved ones to honor their memories, shop for altar decorations and offerings in a local mercado, assemble a beautiful group altar, construct and decorate a tapete de arena (sand tapestry). We’ll visit 2 cemeteries, catch a comparsa – the traditional Muertos parade, and visit artisan pueblos for alebrijes (carved wooden figures), red clay pottery. October 27 – November 5, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico |